Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

If we are serious about overcoming an anxiety disorder for example, we need to approach anxiety from every positive angle and perspective that we have available to us. Therefore, we focus on three main areas, all three of which must be addressed in therapy:

1. COGNITIVE
(thinking/belief processes)
Here we learn new methods and ways to change our old thinking patterns and habits. If we’re always thinking and expecting the worst, then we will continue to suffer. We train or condition our minds to think and respond differently than we have in the past. Or think of it this way – if we can be conditioned to think and feel negatively, then we can be reconditioned to think healthfully. 

2. BEHAVIOURAL
(what we do)
The behavioural aspect of therapy is the part where we actually put everything into place in everyday, real-life situations where we are bothered by anxiety and depression.
This area is always handled at the same time or after cognitive therapy, because we need a strong foundation of cognitive and emotional skills/strategies and coping techniques so that we can begin living and acting differently before we confront real-life challenges.

3. EMOTIONAL
(relaxation/peaceful/strength and power strategies)
It is important to have some type of relaxation or "de-stress" strategy that is accessible whenever we need it. In this area, calmness and peace are the goals.
The more your brain is quiet and relaxed, the easier therapeutic information can get into it and be processed. This is simply another way to let the therapy reach your brain and gently sink in.
Our focus is on peace and calmness here. We do not focus on decreasing anxiety by using these methods. Why? As peace and calmness become a little stronger, they tend to "crowd" out the anxieties and fears we have. Therefore, we never need to focus on the anxiety, the nervousness, or the fear. Our focus is on healing, healthiness, and inner peace.

CBT can be used for helping many conditions for example :

unwanted habits (smoking, nail biting, alcohol)
phobias (spiders, heights, flying)
pain control (aches and pains)
eating disorders
personal development (sports performance, improving concentration, boosting self-confidence)
anxiety (exams, public speaking)
unwanted emotions (guilt, fear, anger)

KEY NOTE: Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based and structured form of psychotherapy that aims to alter the unhelpful thinking (cognitions) and behaviour that commonly occur during times of distress. The model is fully compatible with the use of medication if this is indicated. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence provides an overview of the evidence supporting the effectiveness of CBT. A useful summary about CBT is also available from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

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